Method of developing photosensitive lithographic printing plate precursor

摘要

A method of development is disclosed, by which printing plate precursors capable of being exposed with an infrared laser can be developed over a prolonged period without causing image defects, etc. The method comprises conducting the development of a photosensitive lithographic printing plate precursor using an automatic developing apparatus having a substantially closed developing tank in which a developing solution is introduced and a conveying means for conveying the plate precursor disposed within the developing tank.